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Use of a surface emissions trap for enhancing the indoor air quality

Larsson, Lennart LU and Mattsson, Johan (2018) 15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018 In 15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018
Abstract

Unsatisfactory indoor air quality (IAQ) can result from emissions of volatile organic compounds from the materials of the building. A surface emissions trap (cTrap) can be used to stop such emissions thus preventing them from reaching the indoor air. The present study concerned an apartment where the tenants experienced skin and mucous membrane irritation due to moisture-driven emissions from the glue used to attach the PVC flooring onto the concrete slab. The existing PVC flooring was removed and the flexible cTrap cloth was applied on the floor. On top of the cTrap was laid a laminate flooring. A clear improvement in the perceived IAQ was reported by the tenants already a few hours after the cTrap installation. Thus a cTrap... (More)

Unsatisfactory indoor air quality (IAQ) can result from emissions of volatile organic compounds from the materials of the building. A surface emissions trap (cTrap) can be used to stop such emissions thus preventing them from reaching the indoor air. The present study concerned an apartment where the tenants experienced skin and mucous membrane irritation due to moisture-driven emissions from the glue used to attach the PVC flooring onto the concrete slab. The existing PVC flooring was removed and the flexible cTrap cloth was applied on the floor. On top of the cTrap was laid a laminate flooring. A clear improvement in the perceived IAQ was reported by the tenants already a few hours after the cTrap installation. Thus a cTrap installation may be an efficient means in restoring the IAQ in buildings e.g. following water damage.

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Indoor air purification, Odor removal, Sealants, VOC emissions
host publication
15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018
series title
15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018
publisher
International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ)
conference name
15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018
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Philadelphia, United States
conference dates
2018-07-22 - 2018-07-27
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  • scopus:85105672258
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9781713826514
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English
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yes
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  author       = {{Larsson, Lennart and Mattsson, Johan}},
  booktitle    = {{15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018}},
  isbn         = {{9781713826514}},
  keywords     = {{Indoor air purification; Odor removal; Sealants; VOC emissions}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  publisher    = {{International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ)}},
  series       = {{15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018}},
  title        = {{Use of a surface emissions trap for enhancing the indoor air quality}},
  year         = {{2018}},
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